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It's January, and a lot of us are taking stock of promises that we made to ourselves in the form of New Year's resolutions. Toys "R" Us knows something about promises: They made one in 2008 to take toxic chemicals like PVC out of their toys. Three years later, that promise still hasn't been kept.

So next week, we're giving Toys "R" Us the push they need to keep their resolution this year by giving them a giant "Happy New Year-- Keep your Resolution!" card and a petition signed by thousands of people across this country. We can have an even bigger impact with even more signers. To do that, we need your help.

Tell Toys "R" Us to keep it's resolution to protect kids from toxic toys by signing the petition today!

http://action.momsrising.org/sign/ToxicToysRUs/

* IF you've already signed this petition, THANK YOU.  You can still do something though, please forward this email to the two people you know that would sign this petition.  The more voices, the stronger we are!

What's the lowdown on this petition?

When it comes to toys, Toys "R" Us is a big player.  In 2009, approximately 70% of households with kids under 12 shopped at Toys “R” Us stores, and 84% of first time mothers shopped at Babies “R” Us stores.[1]

In 2008, Toys “R” Us, did something great for kids: They publicly promised to take toxic chemicals like PVC out of their toys. [2] It seemed like Toys “R” Us had finally figured out what parents and scientists already knew: PVC and related chemicals–which have been linked to rising chronic diseases in children including asthma, learning disabilities, obesity and cancer [3]– have no place in children’stoys.

Yet two years after their promise to rid their toys and packaging of PVC, an independent study of a random selection of over 60 Toys “R” Us toys, infant products, and packaging found toxic chemicals, including PVC and its toxic additives.

Because of their rapid growth and development, children are much more vulnerable than adults to exposure to toxins.  And when thesetoxic chemical exposures come in the form of a much-desired new holiday gift, the kind of toy that doesn’t just show up at playtime, but is also at naptime, snack time, and all other daily activities; chemical exposure becomes as constant as the presence of that beloved new plastic playmate.

So what can you do to make sure we don't have two more years of toxic toys? It's easy!

• Sign on: Sign our petition and let Toys "R" Us know they need to keep their promise today: http://action.momsrising.org/sign/ToxicToysRUs/

• Get the scoop: Find out more about this issue by checking out "Toxic Toys "R" Us---PVC Toxic Chemicals in Toys and Packaging," a fantastic report by Center for Health, Environment & Justice and the Teamsters Office of Consumer Affairs.

• Share your story: Tell us why you want toxins out of your family's life. The personal experiences and thoughts of real moms and dads across this country make a big impact on legislators and can help change the way our country handles toxins.  Share your experience today.

• Tell a friend: Every signature counts, so let your friends and family know what's happening with toxic toys. Forward this link and ask them to sign on and say no to two more years of toxic toys: http://action.momsrising.org/sign/ToxicToysRUs/

• Share on Facebook and Twitter: Reach out to friends through social media! Here's a Tweet to get you started:
  Tell ToysRUs to keep it’s promise! Keep our kids safe & #PVCFree : PLS RT - http://moms.ly/eNnp5W

[1] Toys “R” Us. 2010. Form S1/A. Filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 13, 2010. Online: http://action.momsrising.org/go/607?akid=2494.1847922.UJ9apR&t=14